A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 4:49 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13. This warning applies to Hunterdon, Somerset, Warren, Bucks, Lehigh and Northampton counties.
Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph.
Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches.
The NWS warns: “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.”
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What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 4:49 p.m., the NWS issued a statement:
“The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Southwestern Warren County in northwestern New Jersey, Northwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey, Southeastern Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania, Until 5:30 p.m. EDT. At 4:49 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Bloomsbury to near Milford to near Pleasant Valley, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include: Easton, Somerville, Bridgewater, Forks, Quakertown, Perkasie, Doylestown, Byram, Wilson, Bedminster, Hellertown, Flemington, Chalfont, Tinicum, High Bridge, Clinton, Peapack And Gladstone, New Hope, Alpha, and Dublin.”
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger.
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms
Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power.
Remember to bring pets inside.
If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds.
Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.
Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article.
This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.
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